JPH03506011A - Transparent vehicle roof with sunshade - Google Patents

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Transparent vehicle roof that protects the sun Technical field The present invention relates to a vehicle sunshade roof structure that includes a transparent roof panel.

Background technology roof openings or other openings that are selectively opened and closed by a plurality of interconnected panels A vehicle body having a ．． No. 973.990 and No. 4.157.845.

This prior art is also foreign, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. including a vehicle roof opening that is selectively opened and closed by a retractable sunroof assembly; , the sunroof assembly is connected to a cooperating vehicle side door in a door-to-door structure. In the closed position between the upper edges it extends laterally.

Traditional vehicle sunroofs are installed in a roof opening located between the side rails of the vehicle roof. from the passenger compartment while providing sun protection if needed. A sunshade that can make the sunroof panel transparent so you can see I have had it so far. For example, U.S. Patent No. 3.964.784, No. 4.0+; No. 8.476, No. 4.175, No. 784, No. 4.274.672, No. 4.31 ．． No. 2.533, No. 4.320.921, No. 4.337.975, No. 4.6 No. 71.564, No. 4.679.846, No. 4.702.518 and No. 4. See No. 717.200. Such awnings are generally flat and cannot be covered. or limit the size of roof openings that can be opened for viewing.

Other vehicle sunshades and sunshields that are primarily used for vehicle windshields, side windows, or back windows. The shield and anti-glare shield are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 1.427.038, No. ．． 441. , No. 501, No. 1.455.475, No. 1.637°763, No. No. 2.328.263, No. 2.561.188, No. 2.723.714, No. 2, No. 855.241, No. 2.874.770, No. 2.927.819, No. No. 3.183.033, No. 3.363.666, No. 3.412.506, No. No. 3.584.910, No. 4,335, 733, No. 4.428.412, No. No. 4.558.899, No. 4.647.102, No. 4.707.0+, No. 8, and No. 4.674.789.

Architectural window sun with guided edges during movement between open and closed positions The exception is U.S. Pat. No. 1.393.405, U.S. Pat. No. 80.776, No. 2.921.628, No. 4.220.189, No. 4゜4 58, 739, 4.597.430, 4.60), 292, 4. No. 638.844 and No. 4.702.297.

Disclosure of invention The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem when a relatively large roof visibility area is required on a relatively small roof. It also makes it possible to selectively shield vehicle occupants from sunlight passing through the roof. An improved sunshade that allows vehicle occupants to see their surroundings through the roof is a roof structure. The goal is to provide the following.

In achieving the above object, a vehicle embodying the present invention has a passenger compartment. This includes the roof that covers the passenger compartment and allows for visibility into the surrounding area from the passenger compartment. The awning has a roof structure that includes transparent roof panels that can be opened. Below the transparent roof panel An awning is installed in the It includes a blade extending in the direction. This awning also combines these blades Includes a flexible sheet-like shade. Below the transparent roof panel there is an awning. A pair of guides is supported in the root structure, each guide receiving an end of each board I5. supports the awning so that it can be moved between a closed position and an open position. in closed position in which the blades are spaced apart below the transparent roof panel; A flexible shade extends between the blades and cooperates with the blade node to form a transparent roof panel. Cover the passenger compartment from the flannel. In the open position, the bull node is the blade at the point where the passenger compartment is exposed to the transparent roof panel. The flexible shades are stored in a folded and stacked relationship therebetween.

The awning roof structure described above is stacked and flexible as described by I/-D. Hold the sunshade in the open position with the shade folded between the two nodes. This allows for relatively large viewing areas even on relatively small roofs. I can do it.

Different structures of the sunshade blades are disclosed. In one embodiment, each aluminum A brush having a generally rigid sheet-like structure, preferably made of metal such as aluminum sheet. It has one node. Other embodiments each include anterior and posterior wire portions. Each blade has a wire structure and a flexible sheet shade. It extends between the front and rear wire portions of the blade. According to one type, each a wire braid extends between the front and rear wire sections; It includes a wire end portion that is integral with the wire. In another type, each board is , including an end member having connections with the front and rear wire sections.

In preferred embodiments disclosed, the sunshade is configured such that the roof structure has a closed position and an open position of the sunshade. It further includes an electrically powered drive mechanism for moving the device between the two positions. This drive mechanism is at least one flexible drive member for moving the awning; Preferably, it includes an electric drive for moving the drive member.

In the most preferred construction, the drive mechanism is supported on one side by one of the guides and includes a pair of elongated flexible transmission tapes, one of which is supported by another guide; , each transmission tape has a connection part with the sunshade. The drive mechanism of the roof structure for the awning is , by selectively moving both the flexible transmission tape to the closed and open positions of the awning. It includes an electric drive for movement to and from the position. Each transmission The tape has holes spaced apart along its length, and a drive mechanism a pair of toothed sprockets each meshing with one of said perforated transmission tapes; Contains. The electric drive drives the sprocket to move the transmission tape. This provides the driving force to move the awning between the closed and open positions. Contains a motor that increases the

Different orientations of transmission tape are disclosed. In one orientation, each of a pair of transmission tapes has a cross-section extending in the horizontal plane (5, the toothed sprocket can be attached to the roof if necessary) Rotates around a nearly horizontal axis that may be slightly inclined to match the curvature. too In another orientation, each of the pair of transmission tapes has a cross section extending in a vertical plane (7 , the toothed sprocket rotates about a nearly vertical axis.

The connection to each transmission tape awning is such that the first awning is located at the adjacent end of the blade. For other rear awnings, the ends of the blades are housed in the holes in the transmission tape. The awning has a transmission projection that provides a connection with the transmission tape of the blade. each The guide allows the sunshade to stack the ends of the blades with the sunshade in the open position. Contains a storage section that accommodates storage in a closed relationship. The storage part of each guide includes a lamp , in the lamp, the transmission protrusion on the rear blade end is accommodated in the transmission tape hole. The transmission protrusion forms a connecting portion with the transmission tape of the transmission tape. The moving tape is pulled out from the hole to remove the connecting portion. The transmission protrusion at the end of the blade is The blade is housed in the tape hole in the closed position and while moving from the closed position. Keep the rear blades spaced apart from each other and also from the front blade I node. (-, the transmission protrusion at the end of the blade should be When the transmission tape is pulled out from the transmission tape hole at the road or ramp and the sunshade is in the open position. Allows nodes to be stored in a stacked relationship in a stacked manner.

Each transmission tape in the preferred construction meshes with the associated sprocket to be driven. It has a small hole that fits, and a larger hole that accommodates the transmission protrusion at the end of the blade. .

Each guide has a horizontally open groove that accommodates one of the transmission tapes, and this groove The awning accommodates the adjacent ends of the blades and the awning supports the blades. between the closed and open positions. Each guide also has a sunshade that opens. including a tape loading section that accommodates a transmission tape that cooperates in a fixed position. There is.

The structure of the disclosed awning is further connected to a sprocket and driven by a motor. It includes a flexible rotary drive member. This flexible rotary drive member has a pair of Each shirt I, including a shaft, has an outer end connected to one of the sprockets. and an inner end located adjacent to (-) the inner end of the other shaft. Disclosed. In some embodiments, the flexible rotary drive member is located at the same inner end of the shaft. one of the shafts is driven by a motor. It has an outer end that can be

In another embodiment, the rotary drive member has an inner end driven by a motor. It includes a pair of shafts with outer ends that drive sprockets. one In the model, the outer end of the shaft is connected directly to the sprocket, and the sprocket is almost Rotate around a nearly horizontal axis that matches the curvature of the roof if necessary It may be slightly inclined like this. In another type, the drive mechanism is Connect each outer end to the sprocket to rotate the sprocket about a nearly vertical axis. It further includes a pair of worm gear sets for rotation.

In yet another version, the motorized drive member of the drive mechanism is mounted at the blade end on each side of the awning. Each blade end is driven by an associated transmission screw. It has a screw thread that can be moved.

In one preferred embodiment disclosed, the sunshade roof structure supports the guide. a vehicle roof having side rails, the transparent roof panel having said roof side rails; and the sunshade is positioned behind said transparent panel in the stored open position. place

In another preferred embodiment disclosed, the vehicle roof supports a transparent roof panel. The connecting part is 5, and each guide is attached downwardly to the underside of the transparent panel. Fix it so that it hangs. This embodiment has a ceiling lining that cooperates with each guide. and a coupling section for securing each ceiling lining section to an associated guide.

Each of these connections shall be removable for ease of installation and maintenance. is preferable.

A sunshade is a roof structure that is not only a sunshade, but also a fan that extracts warm air from between the transparent panels. The disclosure further includes: This fan has an outlet that is open to the outside of the vehicle. Preferably, it has a mouth. It also has a solar panel to power the fan. It is preferable that the solar panel be heated between the transparent roof panel and the sunshade. Enables the fan to run when it is most needed to remove trapped air. It is possible to operate.

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best form.

Brief description of the drawing FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a vehicle including a roof structure of one type of sunshade according to the present invention. Yes, the sunshade is such that the roof structure sunshade is in a closed position with respect to the transparent roof panel. The sea urchin is illustrated in the figure.

Figure 2 is a partial perspective view similar to Figure 1, but the sunshade is on a transparent roof panel. Figure 3 illustrates the awning in the open position stored in the open position;

The third prisoner must remove the vehicle sunshade and move the sunshade between the closed and open positions. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of a cooperating electric drive mechanism.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 4-4 in Figure 1, showing that the pair of guides are Shows how to support the cage in the closed position.

Figure 5 is a similar orientation to Figure 4, enlarged to better show the structure of each guide. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view taken in the direction of line 6--6 in FIG.

The awning in the stored open position illustrates a ring-shaped structure.

FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line 7--7 of FIG. 2, with the sunshade open. It shows how it is stored in the correct position.

FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view of a vehicle in which another type of sunshade according to the invention includes a roof structure. Yes, the sunshade is such that the roof structure sunshade is in a closed position with respect to the transparent roof panel. ・Illustrated as a sea urchin.

Figure 9 is a partial perspective view similar to Figure 8, except that the sunshade relates to a transparent roof panel. Figure 3 shows the awning in the open position when stored in the open position.

Figure 10 shows how to move the vehicle sunshade and the sunshade between the closed and open positions. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of a cooperating electric drive mechanism; FIG.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view through the adjacent end of the vehicle side door frame and the vehicle roof; , the awning refers to the vehicle roof structure on which the roof structure is assembled.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view of the same position as FIG. 11, but shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The awning of the embodiment is shown after the roof structure is installed.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view on a slightly smaller scale than Figure 12. It shows how it can be easily installed on the roof using a drop-in method.

Figure 14 is an enlarged view of the part in Figure 13, with the sunshade in the closed position in Figure 8 and in the closed position in Figure 8. 9 shows the structure of the guide movably supported between the open position and the open position shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view showing another structure of the solar shield node.

FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view showing yet another type of sunshade blade.

FIG. 17 is a partial perspective view showing another structure of the drive mechanism; , the transmission tape has a vertical orientation; 1-1 the transmission tape has a horizontal orientation; the 3rd transmission tape has a horizontal orientation; Rotation of a substantially vertical axis as opposed to the substantially horizontal axis shown in the embodiment of FIGS. It is driven by a sprocket that rotates automatically.

FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate alternative blade configurations shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, respectively. A blade structure adapted for use with the drive structure shown in FIG. FIG.

FIG. 20 is a partial perspective view of another type of drive mechanism.

Figure 21 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view through the center of the vehicle roof viewed sideways; A fan that removes warm air from between the roof panel and the sunshade in the closed position. Show the structure.

Figure 22 shows the structure of the fan and also shows the solar panel that drives the fan. FIG.

Figure 23 shows the installed relationship for the transparent roof panel and back window header. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing the structure of a certain fan.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a vehicle, generally designated 10, has a passenger compartment. The sunshade according to the invention covers the roof I4 and includes a roof 12 including a roof structure 16. Ru. This sunshade roof structure 16 includes a windshield header 18 that extends along the upper edge of the windshield 20. , and the present invention is assembled into a four-door sedan type vehicle as shown. Roof side rails that extend along the upper edges of the front door 24 and rear door 26 when installed Located between 22. However, the present invention does not apply to a four-door type vehicle as shown in the figure. (Please note that it can also be installed in two-door vehicles as well.) Should. One advantage of the present invention is that, as explained more fully below, The awning has a roof structure that can be stored under the roof 12 while still providing a larger viewing area. This means that it is possible.

As shown with continued reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the roof structure 16 is Compartment 14 includes a transparent roof panel 28 that is transparent to the surroundings. Ru. The transparent roof panel 28 is illustrated as having a roughly rectangular shape; The windshield header 18 extends over the side rails 22 and is connected to the side 1 at the rear end of the roof. - occupies a large portion of the roof 12 extending between the walls. As shown in Figure 4, transparent Each line of clear roof panel 28 is connected to roof 12 by a recessed roof flange 30. The clear roof panel 28 is a nearly continuous ring without any abrupt junctions. are supported in a suitably fixed relationship such as having a shell.

If you refer not only to Figures 1 and 2, but also to Figures 3 and 4, it is clear that sunshades are The root structure 16 further includes an awning 32 positioned below the transparent roof panel 28. and includes a plurality of laterally extending blades 34, each having opposite ends 36. Ru. Each of these nodes 34 has a generally thin sheet-like structure; The structure is made of sheet aluminum to provide the necessary strength while being relatively light. It is preferable that The sunshade 32 further includes a flexible sheet connecting the blades. It includes a shaped shade 38. A pair of guides 40 of the roof structure are shown in FIGS. Illustrated in the figure, the pair of guides are arranged such that each guide extends to one end of each blade 34. 36, allowing the sunshade to be moved between the closed position in Figure 1 and the open position in Figure 2. The roof is mounted in a suitable manner extending along the roof side rails 22 while supporting the roof. Supported. In the closed position of FIG. 1, the block I node 34 of the shade 32 is transparent. Spaced below the bright roof panel 28 are flexible shades 38. The passenger compartment extends between and cooperates with the blades to form a transparent roof panel. It blocks light from entering the roof and provides an insulating air space under the roof panel. Opening of Figure 2 In the original position, the flexible shade 38 is folded between the blades and the blades 3 4, the passenger compartment is exposed to a transparent roof panel 28 as shown in FIG. They are stored in a stacked relationship with the roof exposed, allowing occupants to see through the roof. You can see your surroundings.

As shown in FIG. 3, the roof structure 16 has a sunshade as shown in FIGS. Includes a motorized drive mechanism 42 for movement between closed and open positions. I like j5. This electric drive mechanism 42 has at least one flexible ratio transmission section. 44 and an electric drive device 46 for moving the flexible transmission member. (7) As shown, the preferred structure of the drive mechanism is to support the guide 40. includes a pair of elongated transmission members embodied in a flexible transmission tape 48 . Each transmission tape is rotated by the drive mechanism 42 by the drive device 46 driving in reverse rotation. The flexible transmission tape 48 is actuated to selectively move the awning as shown in FIG. and the frontmost button 1) to move it between the closed and open positions in Figure 2. - It has a connection part 50 with the sunshade 32 at the door 34.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, each transmission tape 48 is spaced apart along its length. The electric drive 46 has spaced apart holes 52, each having a drilled transmission tape. The sprocket includes a pair of toothed sprockets 54 that mesh with one of the sprockets. electric drive A motor 56 of the moving device 46 drives a gearbox 58 (5, this gearbox , drives the sprocket 54 to move the transmission tape 48, thus closing the awning. between closed and open positions. The sunshade is blind (1) - The end 3G of the door 34 is It is received in the hole 52 of the transmission tape 18 and provides a connection part between the transmission tape and the sunshade. It has a transmission protrusion 60. The forwardmost connection 50 of each transmission tape is permanently , the rear linkage can be connected while the awning is moving, as explained below. , or unlinked.

As best shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, each guide 40 is positioned in the open position of the sunshade. , the awning has a storage section 62 that accommodates the ends of the blades in stacked relationship. Contains. In this storage position, each flexible shade 38 has an adjacent pair of Blades other than 34 which are stacked in a flat S shape between the blades of It will be folded. Storage part 6 of each guide? is a slope or ramp 64, in which all blades except the foremost blade 34 are The protrusion 60 of the end 36 of the card 34 is received in the hole 52 of the transmission tape, and the transmission tape A rear connection part is made with the awning 32, and the rear connection part is made by being pulled out from the hole. Unlink. The blade end transmission protrusion 60 is connected to the transmission tape at the ramp 6li. Received in the hole 52, the rear blade: 34 is moved into and out of the closed position. Keep the trailing blades spaced apart while moving, thereby reducing sun shade. Shade 38 does not sag downward when moving from the closed position to the open position. and prevent. The rear blade end protrusion 60 is connected to a ramp 64 in the storage section of the guide. The transmission tape is pulled out from the transmission tape hole 52, and the sunshade 32 is in the open position shown in FIG. Then, the boards 34 shown in FIG. 7 are stored in a stacked relationship. . As previously mentioned, the end 36 of the foremost blade 34 has a For example, the protrusion can be fixed in the hole 52 by a suitable type of connection part 50 of 11. or by using rivets or other suitable fasteners. It is connected to 8.

As best shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, each guide 40 is horizontally open. A groove 66 is formed between one of the transmission tapes 48 and the sunshade adjacent to the node 34. accommodating and supporting the abutting ends 36 and driving them between the closed and open positions. make it move. Each guide 40 further includes a tape loading portion 6B, the tape loading portion 6B. The included part has transmission tape 4 that works together when the awning is in the stored open position. Accommodates 8. The transmission tape 48 is folded (Flug 70 (Fig. 3)) and then stored. moving within the tube section 62 and between the groove 66 and the stowage section G8 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. move.

As shown in FIG. 4, each shade blade 34 has an upwardly convex curved shape. , not only does this shape give more head clearance, but the blade also has this shape. bridging a wider gap than would otherwise be possible between the guides 40; We are strengthening it so that we can do it. Regarding this point, each block node as shown in Figure 3 The board further has a front flange and a rear flange 72 and 74, which gives even more strengthening power. A pair of toothed sprockets 54 shown in FIG. The resulting sunshade, which is upwardly convex, is sloped to match the curvature of the roof structure. It is installed on an oblique axis A.

With continued reference to FIG. 3, the electric drive 46 includes an inclined sprocket 54 a flexible circuit having an end 78 connected to the coupling 80 and provided by a coupling 80; It has a rolling transmission member 76, and the coupling is connected to the rear I/P of the gearbox 58. The input 81 of the gearbox is connected to the output of the electric motor 56. Driven by put 86. Another similar coupling 88 has a flexible It forms the other end of the transmission member 76. Both couplings 78 and 88 , to the storage portion 62 of the guide 40 by cooperating bearings 90, coupling them The inclined axis A of.

is rotatably supported around the The flexible rotation transmission member 76 has a pair of shafts. Preferably, the shafts 92 and 94 are embodied by shafts 92 and 94. Each connects to an adjacent sprocket 54 by an associated coupling 78 or 88. having connected outer ends 96, each positioned adjacent the inner end of the other shaft. It has an inner end 98. Universal joint 1.02 connects these shirts I inner end 9 8 and the shaft as a result of the inclination of the toothed sprocket 54 as described above. Despite the curved relationship between the shaft axes, it is possible to drive between the inner ends of the shaft ( There are 5. Install the drive motor in the central position and adapt to the slope of sprocket 5.1 driving the inner end 98 of the shaft with a shaft that is flexible to It should also be understood that this is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle roof 12 can be supported in any suitable manner, for example on the internal one-knoll member 102 of the side one-knoll. It has a curved guide 40. The transparent roof panel 28 has side panels as previously described. located between the rails 22 and within the recess formed by the flanges 30 of the roof 12. There is.

In the stored open position shown in FIG. is located behind a laterally extending transparent roof panel 28. This structure Keep the sunshade below the roof surface with minimal protrusion relative to the overhead height of the apartment. It is possible to open a relatively large roof area by means of transparent roof panels 28 while It is made into Noh.

The sunshade 32 has reflective properties that reflect sunlight in the closed position, thereby Best if undesirable heating of the passenger compartment is avoided. The result/ba is obtained. This gives the shade 38 increased reflective power to prevent radiant heating. aluminum that can be polished and/or provided with a reflective film to A plastic top surface with a reflective film in combination with minium slats 34 is installed. This is conveniently achieved by

Similarly for the transparent roof panel 28. While making it possible to see through the roof, Has an external reflective surface or reflective tinting to eliminate unwanted direct sunlight. You should understand that you can.

8 and 9, another embodiment of the vehicle 10' is described above. Same as the embodiment (-) the awning with reference numeral includes a roof structure 161; The structure is similar and the previous description applies except as listed below. child In the vehicle 10', the roof 12 covers the passenger compartment I4, and in other embodiments As in the case of the sunshade roof structure 16', the sunshade is in the closed position of FIG. While the sunshade is in the open position as shown in Figure 9, the sunshade is in the open position as shown in Figure 9. In this state, the occupants of the vehicle can see upwards.

As shown in FIGS. 8, 9 and 13, the transparent roof panel 2 of this embodiment 8 extends over the entire length between the window frames 25 of the side doors 2 and 1, and extends over the entire length between the window frames 25 of the side doors 2 and 1. supported by the rail 22.

The sunshade 32 is provided by the lower surface 29 of the transparent roof panel 28, as shown in FIG. As a result, the sunshade described below is supported by a drop-in roof structure (DR). This enables assembly using an open-in MANNCR.

As shown in FIG. 10, the electric drive Ft12' connects a pair of universal joints at the center position. 100 to provide rotational drive for the inner ends 98 of the pair of shafts 92 and 94. Excluding the position of the tape 56 and its gearbox 58, the drive mechanism shown in FIG. Almost the same.

Outer ends 96 of shafts 92 and 94 rotate sprocket 54 about a generally horizontal axis. 3, and this axis is connected to the It may be somewhat sloped to accommodate the curvature of the roots. In addition, each guy has 10 pieces of protection. The tube section 62 is fixed to associated brackets 101 and is spaced between these brackets. A storage member 103 extends to provide support for the sunshade 32 mainly between the guides. ing. Wire bundle 104 energizes drive motor 56 . As explained herein below A switch actuating member 106 , which is schematically shown as having an elongated structure, is connected to both sides of the movement of the sunshade 32 . Front and rear limit switches to control drive motor operation between ends It has ends 1.08 for actuating 110 and 112, respectively.

Continuing to refer to FIG. a pair of fasteners 114 such as fasteners of any suitable type; The transmission tape 48 is shown having a connection 50 to the transmission tape 48 . rear of each The blade 34 is somewhat inclined (FIG. 14) and the size of the associated transmission tape 48 It not only has a transmission protrusion 60 accommodated in the opening 53 on the front side (the support tab 5 1-. ing. A small hole 52 connects the drive sprocket. 54, while the transmission projection 60 engages the storage portion 62 of the guide shown in FIG. During the movement out of and back into the part, it is accommodated in the large hole 53 and withdrawn from the extraction hole.

This structure can be achieved by, for example, pushing the shade 38 extending between the blades 1) upwardly. This prevents the rear blade 34 from being pulled out of the storage section prematurely. This In such a case, 1, the protrusion 60 larger than the smaller hole 52 will allow the tape to be fully removed. Simply press the smaller hole 52 until the protrusion is aligned with the larger hole 53 as it is fed to the side. Just slide over it.

As shown in FIG. including a roof 12 having flannel 116 and an outboard flange of said external roof panel. The rail 118 connects the inner and outer members 126 of the roof side rail 22 by welds 120. and 128 to outboard flanges 122 and I24. Side Le inboard flanges 130 and 13 of inner and outer members 126 and 128 of the roll; 2 are fixed to each other by welds 134 and spaced apart from the roof panel 116. It is set up in a relationship that separates the

As shown in FIG. 118 and remove the roof panel 116, thereby removing the side I-knoll 2. 2 is installed by exposing I-. After that, the sunshade is roof structure 1 6' transparent panel 28 with a bead of sealant 136 on the vehicle side 1 no. 22 to support the transparent panel in sealed relationship. trim piece 13 8 has an upper trim portion 140 that covers the edge of the transparent roof panel 28 and includes a suitable flap. Fasteners 141 attach the side rail outer member 128 to the side rail outer member 128. It has a lower leg 142 secured just inboard from the carrot 124. transparent The outboard edge of panel 2B is painted with dark ceramic to make it visible from the field of view. Sealan l□ 136 beads are concealed, thereby providing an aesthetically appealing appearance. It is preferable that

As shown in FIG. 13, a transparent panel 28 is attached to the roof side rail 22 as shown. Once installed, it can be assembled into a drop-in type that facilitates the production of a vehicle sunshade + j roof structure. As shown in FIG. 4, each guide 40 of the sunshade has a transparent FM It is supported by the underside 29 of the panel 28 and accommodates the support tab 59 of the node end 36 of the panel 28. It has a horizontally open groove 66 that accommodates. Within each guide 40, the blade 34 is For movement between the open and closed positions, the blade end transmission projection 60 is A groove 6 extends upwardly from the blade and is accommodated in the large tape hole 53 mentioned above. An upper guide portion 146 located above 6 has an elongated rib 148; Between these ribs a transmission projection 60 extends upwardly into the associated tape hole 53. At the same time, the tape 48 is supported on the transmission protrusion during the forward and backward drive movement.

Upper guide portion 146 includes switch actuation member 106 at its inboard end. The opposite end of the member protrudes upward (- controls both ends of the drive movement). Activate the switch. An upper guide portion 156 is located below the slideway 150. The brush-type seal includes a seal mounting portion 152 that supports a brush-type seal 154. The rail extends between the blades 34 and is properly positioned on the underside of the blades. A fixed sheet-like shade 38 is engaged with the upper surface of the sunshade 32. Ru.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 14, each guide 44 is further connected to a transparent The roof panel 28 has an upper flange 158 fixed to the soil surface 29 of the roof panel 28. Includes extended support arms.

This connection 160 is preferably of the removable type and is made of a transparent Glued to the lower surface 29 of the roof panel 28 and the upper surface of the guide flange 158, respectively. Illustrated as including fastener strips 162 and 164. child These fastener strips 162 and 164 are assembled together by a snap action. What are the same fixed heads that match? 1. For maintenance or repairs if this is necessary This allows it to be removed.

Also shown in FIG. 14, each guide 4o has a lower leg 168, which A ceiling lining part 170 is fixed to the lower leg of the 1 by a connecting part 172, This connecting portion 172 is also a hook and loop fastener (hook and loop fastener). Preferably of the removable variety (including P fasteners) <, thereby allowing it to be removed as well as for maintenance and repair. Assemble When erected, the ceiling lining is easily fixed. The ceiling lining part 9170 is covered with a suitable cover. -176 with a core 174, the cover is aesthetically pleasing. It may be made of cloth or other suitable material with an attractive appearance.

Referring to Figure 15, one type of Zanroof blade structure is identified at 34a. and has a wire structure including front and rear wire portions 176 and 178. Ru. Flexible sheet shades 38 extend above and below the wire portions, respectively. The blade is shown as having two layers 180 and 182 in the manner previously described. A seam 184 secures the wire portions and the layers so that they can be actuated. It is established. This blade construction also includes front and rear wire portions 176 and 1 78 and are integral with the wire portions at each blade end 36. The wire end portion 186 is shown as having a wire end portion 186. Each wire end portion 186 is , a pair of front and rear support tabs slidably supporting the blade within an associated guide. 59 and further has a horizontally extending cross section as shown. The above-mentioned inclined transmission protrusion 60 is housed within the large hole 53 of the transmission tape 48. It is curved to form a

Referring to FIG. 16, the sunshade has another embodiment of the blade identified at 34b. Layer 1 of flexible sheet shade 38 with stitches 184 for fixation Includes front and rear wire portions 176 and 178 connected by 80 and 182. It has a structure similar to the wire structure shown in FIG. 15. However, this In this embodiment, the blade end 36 has front and rear wires at opposite ends thereof. It includes an end member 1.92 connecting sections 176 and 178. Each end member 1 92 connects the front and rear wire portions 176 and 178 with adjacent ends of the n:1 section and the rear wire portions 176 and 178. and rear connections 194 and 196, and having the structure shown. Easily manufactured as an injection molded product. Each end member 192 is Front and rear support tabs 5 for slidably supporting the blade ends on associated guides. 9 and further includes a pair of inclined transmission projections 60. The transmission protrusions are each housed in a large hole 53 of the transmission tape 48. , thereby moving adjacent blade ends during the movement of the transmission tape described earlier. vinegar.

Referring to FIG. 17, another embodiment of the awning has a roof structure of 16°. the cross-sections each extend vertically rather than horizontally as in the previously described embodiments; A drive mechanism 42° having a transmission tape 48 is shown. In this structure, The storage part 62 of the guide has a ramp 64 which extends towards the front. The lamps in the other storage part and laterally approach each other (convergesla terall, y), the protrusion 60 of the rear blade 34 is located in front of the sunshade 32 and During the backward movement, each of the tapes is accommodated in the large hole 53 of the transmission tape 48 and released from the hole. I'm trying to get pulled out. Such motion rotates around a nearly vertical axis and causes the by an associated drive sprocket 54 driven by an ohmic gear set 204. give and be given. This worm gear set 204 is connected to the outside of the cooperating shaft 92. A worm 206 connected to the end and a sprocket driven by the worm. 54 and a gear 208 connected thereto. A pair of shafts 92 and 94 A motor 56 connected to the inner end of the shaft provides rotational drive to the shaft and worm gear set. Each rear blade 34 connects the end member 20 8, which end member is secured to the blade end 36. , when moving along the storage section ramp G4 by supporting the pair of transmission protrusions 60. Align the protrusion with the large hole 53 of the transmission tape. When moving backwards, the protrusion 60 is pulled out through the large hole 53 in the transmission tape, and as previously explained, the button A shade 38 extending between the blades allows the blades to be stacked in a folded relationship. It makes it possible.

As shown in FIG. but front and rear wire portions 176 are integrally connected by wire portion 186. and 178 have a structure similar to the embodiment of FIG. this wire The blade is further secured in front by layers 180 and 182 secured by sutures 184. and a shade 38 connecting the rear wire portion and the rear wire portion, further incorporating the previously described embodiment. It has a support tab 59 as shown in FIG. However, the transmission projection of this embodiment 60 is a vertically oriented transmission tape 48 as in the structure shown in FIG. It extends horizontally so as to be aligned with the large hole 53.

Another embodiment of the sunshade has blades 34b' connected by end members 192. having front and rear wire portions connected together and extending between the wire portions. a flexible shell having layers 180 and 1.82 secured by seams 184; It has a structure similar to the embodiment of FIG. 16 with a card 38. Fruit of Figure 16 As in the embodiment, this blade embodiment is also provided with support tabs 59. It has its own component engineering 9-2. However, the transmission protrusion 60 of this embodiment extends horizontally to be accommodated in large holes 53 in the vertically oriented transmission tape. ing. ”Referring to FIG. 20, the electric drive mechanism rotates about the longitudinal axis. A transmission having a helical thread 212 that rotates and meshes with the helical portion constituting the transmission protrusion 60. includes a movable screw 210 to move each blade 34 forward and rearward; It has been disclosed. This electric drive mechanism of the sunroof structure and the blade 34 The structure is such that all the blades at the front blade end are stored at the rear as mentioned earlier. When it moves to that part, it disengages from the transmission screw 210.

As shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, the roof structure of the sunshade further includes a sunshade 32 and a transparent A fan 214 may be included to extract warm air from between the panels 28. child The fan is installed adjacent to the vehicle back window 21 supported by the back window header 216. shown as shown. Fan 214 has a housing 218 and includes a housing 218. The housing 21 allows airflow along the path 220 shown in FIGS. 21 and 22. 8 is shown supporting a cylindrical rotor 220 that serves as an inlet to . The fan housing 218 is further connected to the back window 21 and the transparent roof panel 28. It has an outlet 224 that faces rearward and projects upwardly. The heated air can then be discharged into the environment. This warm air flows through the windshield head. The air sucked between the door 18 and the front edge of the sunshade 32 and the porous nature of the shade 38 If the fabric is used, /4 1”C = 14 riwaru. An electric fan motor 228 that drives the electric mold rotor 220 A solar panel 226, shown in FIG. 22, is further included for energization.

Although the best mode for carrying out the invention has been described in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate the following: Various other designs and modes of carrying out the invention as defined by the claims of You will understand.

FiQ, I Fig. 2 2ρ Fig, 9 Fig, 13 Fig, 14 Fig, 19 Fig, 23 Heisei Year Month Day Commissioner of the Patent Office Toshi Ue Matsu 1. Indication of patent application PCT/US 891018672, name of invention Transparent vehicle roof with sunshade 3, patent applicant Name Asha Kobo I/Ishon Claims 1. Sunshades used on vehicles that include the roof covering the passenger compartment are roof structures. In, Transparent roof panel for visibility from the passenger compartment and, a plurality of laterals installed below the transparent roof panel, each side having opposing ends; a flexible sheet-like shade connecting the blades; and a flexible sheet shade connecting the blades. an awning including an awning supported below said transparent panel, each including one of each blade; A unit that accommodates the ends and supports the awning movably between closed and open positions. a pair of guides, and in the closed position the blade has a transparent roof panel. Spaced below the flannel, flexible shades are placed between the blades. It extends and cooperates with the first node to cover the passenger comfort part from the transparent roof panel. , in the intervening position, the blade has all the nodes connected to the passenger compartment. one vertical stack at the point where the material is completely exposed to the transparent roof panel (1). The flexible shade section is folded between the stacks. Overlapping 1. when the blade is in the closed position and the blade is in the closed position. maintaining said blades spaced apart from each other while moving from the front and while in the closed position; When the front blade moves to the open position, it connects to the end of the blade. Stack the blades with the flexible shade section folded between the blades. 1) Connect from the end of the card to allow storage in stacked relationship. A sunshade is a roof structure characterized by including a mechanism for tightening and releasing.

2. Claim 1, wherein each blade has a generally rigid sheet-like structure. The memorial sunshade is a roof structure.

3. Each blade has a front and rear wire portion and a front and rear wire portion of each blade. a flexible sheet-like shade extending between the wire portions; The sunshade according to claim 1 is a roof structure.

4. Each branch I node extends between the front and rear warp sections and Claim 3, further comprising a wire end portion integral with the ear portion. sunshade roof structure.

5. Each blade includes an end member that connects the front and rear wire parts. The sunshade according to claim 3 is a roof structure.

6゜The mechanism includes an electric drive for moving the sunshade between a closed position and an open position. 2. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 1, further comprising a moving mechanism.

7. The drive mechanism includes at least one flexible transmission part for moving the 11 awning. further comprising an electric drive device for moving the flexible transmission member. The sunshade according to claim 6 has a roof structure of 1°. 8. In the first half mechanism, one side is supported by one guide, and the other side is supported by the other guide. a pair of elongated flexible transmission tapes supported by a sunshade; 2. A roof structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the awning has a permanent connection with the roof structure.

9. Each transmission tape has holes spaced apart along its length, and The mechanism includes a pair of toothed screws each meshing with one of said perforated transmission tapes. a sprocket and at least one sprocket rotatably connecting the sprocket I. 11. A roof structure according to claim 8, further comprising a rotational drive member.

10. Each tape has a cross section extending in a horizontal plane, and the toothed sprocket is 10. A roof structure as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the sunshade rotates about a planar axis.

jl, each tape has a cross section extending in a vertical plane 1, the toothed sprocket has a 10. A roof structure as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the sunshade rotates about a vertical axis.

12. The permanent connection part of each transmission tape with the sunshade is The end of the node is housed in the hole in the transmission tape. For the rear sun shade, connect the blade 1/- with the transmission tape (5 for the rear sun shade, connect the blade I). 10. The awning according to claim 9, further comprising a transmission protrusion that can be removed from the transmission tape. Root structure.

13. With the sunshade in the open position, each guide should hold the sunshade at the end of the blade. Includes a storage section that accommodates in a stacked relationship; the storage section of each guide includes a lamp In the ramp, the transmission protrusion on the rear blade end is inserted into the transmission tape hole. The transmission tape is connected to the sunshade, and the transmission protrusion is connected to the transmission tape. The transmission tape is pulled out from the awning hole (2, the transmission tape at the end of the blade). The movable projection is received in the transmission tape hole in the ramp and extends to the closed position of the blade. Keep the blades spaced apart from each other while moving from the closed position and The transmission protrusion is pulled out from the transmission tape hole at the ramp in the storage part of the guide. Blades can be stored in a stacked relationship with the sunshade in the open position. The sunshade according to claim I2 is a roof structure.

14. Each transmission tape has a small hole that engages the associated sprocket to be driven. It is characterized by having a large hole for accommodating the transmission protrusion at the end of the blade. The sunshade according to claim 13 is a roof structure.

15. Each guide accommodates one side of the transmission tape and the adjacent end of the blade. The awning supports the blades and moves between closed and open positions. The sunshade according to claim 13 is characterized in that it has a horizontally open groove to Construction.

16. Each guide stores the transmission tape that cooperates with the sunshade in the open/: position. 16. The awning according to claim 15, characterized in that it includes a tape loading portion for accommodating the roof. structure.

17. The first half mechanism is an electric type that moves the sunshade between the closed and open positions. A motor that drives a rotating drive member connected to a drive mechanism and a pair of sprockets. 10. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 9, further comprising a rotary drive device comprising: a rotary drive device;

18. The rotational drive member includes a pair of shafts, each shaft having a sprocket. with the outer end connected to one shaft and adjacent to the inner end of the other shaft. The rotary drive member further has an inner end portion that connects the inner ends of the shaft. a coupling, one of the shafts having an outer end driven by a motor; Claim 17: The war awning has a roof structure.

19. The rotational drive member has an inner end driven by a motor and a sprocket driven 18. The shaft of claim 17, further comprising a pair of shafts having movable outer ends. The sunshade is a roof structure.

20. The outer end of the shaft is directly connected to the sprocket, and each sprocket is approximately 20. The sunshade according to claim 19, wherein the sunshade is rotatable about a horizontal axis. Construction.

21. Connect the outer end of the shaft and the sprocket I, respectively, and install the sprocket. further comprising a pair of worm gear sets for rotation about substantially vertical axes. The sunshade according to claim 19 is characterized by a roof structure.

22. The mechanism includes a transmission screw that drives the blade end on each side of the awning. Equipped with an electric drive mechanism, each blade end is driven by an associated transmission screw. The sunshade according to claim 6 is characterized in that it has a roof structure 2.23, a car roof structure. Both roofs have 1 side 1 knoll supporting guides 1-1 transparent roof panels in front The sunshade extends between the roof sides and the transparent side in the stored open position. 2. A roof structure according to claim 1, wherein the sunshade is located behind a panel.

24. The vehicle roof has side rails supporting transparent panels and each guide attached to a transparent panel. A claim characterized in that it has a connecting part that is fixed to the flannel so as to hang downward. Paragraph 1: The sunshade for the battle is a roof structure.

25.Ceiling lining part that cooperates with each guide, and guide that cooperates with each ceiling lining part 25. The sunshade according to claim 24, further comprising a connecting part for fixing the sunshade to the roof structure. .

26. Claim 24, wherein the connecting portion of each guide is removable. The sunshade shown is a roof structure.

27. Also includes a fan to extract warm air from between the sunshade and the transparent panel. The sunshade according to claim 1 is a roof structure.

28. The fan is characterized in that it has an outlet that opens to the outside of the vehicle. The sunshade described in claim 27 is a roof structure.

29. Claim 27, characterized in that it includes a solar panel for driving the fan. The sunshade is a roof structure.

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[Claims] 1. In a single story that includes a roof covering the passenger compartment, the passenger compartment A transparent roof panel that allows you to see through the surrounding area, a plurality of laterals installed below the transparent roof panel, each side having opposing ends; a flexible sheet-like system including blades extending in the direction and connecting the blades; an awning including a shade and supported below said transparent panel, each supporting a respective brake supports one end of the sunshade so that it can be moved between closed and open positions. and a pair of guides, in the closed position, the blade is fitted with a transparent roof. Spaced below the root panel, the flexible shades extending between the transparent roof panels and cooperating with the blades to cover the passenger compartment from the transparent roof panel. In the open position, the blade is located in a transparent compartment. A flexible shade folds between the blades, leaving the root panel exposed. an awning roof structure characterized in that it is stored in a stacked relationship; . 2. Claim 1, wherein each blade has a generally rigid sheet-like structure. Awning roof structure as stated in the period. 3. Each blade includes a front and rear wire portion and said front and rear wire portions of each blade. a flexible sheet-like shade extending between the wire portions; The sunshade roof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: 4. Each blade extends between the front and rear wire portions and includes a front and rear wire portion. 4. The wire end portion of claim 3, further comprising a wire end portion integral with the wire portion. Sunshade roof structure. 5. Each blade includes an end member having connections with front and rear wire sections. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: 6. An electric drive mechanism that moves the sunshade between closed and open positions is further added. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: 7. The drive mechanism includes at least one flexible transmission member for moving the awning. and further includes an electric drive device for moving the flexible transmission member. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 6. 8. The drive mechanism is supported at one end by one guide and at the other end by the other guide. includes a pair of elongated flexible transmission tapes supported by a sunshade and and a drive mechanism for selectively moving the flexible transmission tape. including an electric drive for moving the sunshade between a closed position and an open position. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 6, characterized by: 9. Each transmission tape has holes spaced apart along its length and has drive The mechanism includes a pair of toothed screws each meshing with one of said perforated transmission tapes. The electric drive device includes a sprocket and drives the sprocket to drive the transmission tape. A module that moves the sunshade between the closed and open positions by moving the 9. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 8, further comprising a data. 10. Each tape has a cross section that extends in a horizontal plane, and the toothed sprockets are approximately horizontal. 10. A sunshade roof structure according to claim 9, characterized in that the information is circulated around a flat axis. 11. Each tape has a cross section that extends in a vertical plane, and the toothed sprockets are approximately vertical. 10. A sunshade roof structure according to claim 9, characterized in that it rotates about a straight axis. 12. The connection of each transmission tape to the awning is at the adjacent end of the foremost awning blade. The end of the other rear awning blade is housed in the hole in the transmission tape and The sunshade blade has a transmission protrusion that provides a connection with the transmission tape. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 9. 13. Each guide stacks the ends of the sunshade blades with the sunshade in the open position. The storage portion of each guide contains a lamp. In this lamp, the transmission protrusion on the rear blade end is accommodated by the transmission tape hole. The transmission tape is inserted into the transmission tape to form a connecting portion with the awning, and the transmission protrusion The transmission tape is pulled out from the hole to remove the connecting portion, and the transmission protrusion at the end of the blade is removed from the lug. in the transmission tape hole and the blade is in the closed position and in the closed position. Keep the blades spaced apart from each other while moving from , the transmission tape is pulled out from the hole in the lamp in the storage part of the guide, and the awning opens. Allows blades to be stored in a stacked relationship while in a vertical position 13. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 12. 14. Each transmission tape has a small hole that engages the associated sprocket that is to be driven. It is characterized by having a large hole for accommodating the transmission protrusion at the end of the blade. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 13. 15. Each guide accommodates one side of the transmission tape and the adjacent end of the awning blade. to support the awning blades and move them between closed and open positions. 14. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 13, further comprising a horizontally open groove for . 16. Each guide houses a transmission tape that works together with the awning in the open position 16. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 15, characterized in that it includes a tape loading section for Construction. 17. Electric drive devices connect sprockets and are driven by a motor. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 9, further comprising a rotary drive member. 18. The rotational drive member includes a pair of shafts, each shaft being connected to a sprocket. with the outer end connected to one shaft and adjacent to the inner end of the other shaft. The rotary drive member is also free to connect the inner ends of the shafts to each other. a coupling, one of the shafts having an outer end driven by a motor; 18. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 17. 19. The rotary drive member has an inner end driven by a motor and a sprocket driven member. 18. The shaft of claim 17, further comprising a pair of shafts having movable outer ends. Sunshade roof structure. 20. The outer end of the shaft connects directly to the sprockets, connecting each sprocket approximately 20. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 19, wherein the sunshade roof structure is rotated about a horizontal axis. Construction. 21. Connect the outer end of the shaft to the sprocket, and then remove the sprocket. further comprising a pair of worm gear sets for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; 20. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 19, wherein the sunshade roof structure has a sign. 22. The electric drive mechanism uses transmission screws that drive the blade ends on each side of the awning. , each blade end having a thread driven by an associated transmission screw. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: 23. The vehicle roof has side rails supporting guides, and the transparent roof panel Extending between the roof side rails, the awning is arranged in the transparent position in the stored open position. 2. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 1, wherein the sunshade roof structure is located behind a panel. 24. The vehicle roof consists of side rails supporting transparent panels and each guide attached to a transparent panel. A claim characterized in that it has a connecting part that is fixed to the flannel so as to hang downward. Sunshade roof structure according to item 1. 25. The ceiling lining part that cooperates with each guide, and the guide that cooperates with each ceiling lining part. 25. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 24, further comprising a connecting portion for fixing. . 26. 25. The connecting portion of each guide is removable. Sunshade roof structure. 27. Also includes a fan that extracts warm air from between the sunshade and the transparent panel. The sunshade roof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: 28. The fan is characterized in that it has an outlet that is open to the outside of the vehicle. Sunshade roof structure according to claim 27. 29. Claim 27, further comprising a solar panel for driving the fan. awning.